Model year
2004 Acura TSX
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 142 complaints for the 2004 Acura TSX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (28), AIR BAGS (21), STEERING (12). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 22–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 142 complaints
- 2005 51 complaints
- 2006 50 complaints
- 2007 22 complaints
- 2008 34 complaints
- 2009 91 complaints
- 2010 63 complaints
- 2011 45 complaints
- 2012 133 complaints
- 2013 33 complaints
- 2014 7 complaints
Recalls
13V093000 · Mar 15, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,…
10V174000 · Apr 29, 2010
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO…
04V429000 · Sep 3, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE WIRE HARNESS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK HINGE AREA IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND OVER TIME COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS OPENED AND CLOSED.
Complaints
142 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 2, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSX · 2.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| TSX · 2.4L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Acura TSX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.